Diplomatic representation of Greece in Canada
Greek Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Greece in Ottawa represents Greece in Canada. Its Consular Office provides passport, visa, citizenship, civil-registration, notarial and other consular services within its consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Greek Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Greece and its Consular Office are located on MacLaren Street in central Ottawa.
Check the responsible Greek mission: The Ottawa Consular Office has a limited geographical district. If you live elsewhere in Canada, the Consulate General in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver may be responsible for your application.
Embassy location
Where is the Greek Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Greece is located at 80 MacLaren Street in central Ottawa.
The official address is 80 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0K6, Canada.
The Consular Office operates at the same address. Before travelling, confirm that the Ottawa office is responsible for your place of residence and check the procedure for the service you require.
About the mission
About the Greek Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Greece in Ottawa is the Hellenic Republic’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Greece in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral cooperation in political, economic, commercial, security, cultural, educational and other fields.
Greece maintains an extensive diplomatic and consular presence in Canada. In addition to the Embassy and Consular Office in Ottawa, there are Consulates General in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Greece also maintains a separate delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Office of the Greek Embassy provides services to Greek citizens and other eligible applicants who fall within its geographical jurisdiction.
Greek passports
Greek citizens residing within the Ottawa Consular Office’s jurisdiction can lodge passport applications through the mission. Applicants attend in person and have the required biometric information collected during the application procedure.
Visas for Greece
Applicants who require a Schengen or national visa for Greece can apply through the competent Greek consular authority for their place of residence, subject to the applicable visa requirements.
Citizenship and vital records
The Consular Office handles eligible Greek citizenship and civil-status procedures, including matters relating to births and other vital records.
Notarial acts
Eligible applicants can arrange notarial procedures through the competent Greek consular authority, including powers of attorney and other acts that require execution before a consular officer.
Signature verification
The Consular Office can verify an eligible individual’s signature on documents when the applicable identification and procedural requirements are met.
Consular assistance
Greek citizens within the Ottawa district can contact the Consular Office for eligible assistance, including support in emergencies and certain legal or administrative matters.
Passport applications are submitted in person: At the passport appointment, a consular officer receives the supporting documents, records the required fingerprints and prepares the application for transmission to the Hellenic Police Passport Directorate.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Many Greek consular procedures require personal attendance at the competent consular authority.
Applicants should first confirm that the Consular Office in Ottawa is responsible for their place of residence and then review the current instructions for the service they require.
Personal attendance is required for procedures such as Greek passport applications and may also be required for visa applications, vital-record and citizenship matters, notarial acts and signature verification.
Greece provides service-specific appointment arrangements through its diplomatic and consular missions in Canada.
Check before travelling: Do not assume that every service uses the same appointment procedure. Review the current instructions for your particular consular service and contact the Ottawa Consular Office when clarification is required.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Greek Embassy Consular Office
The Ottawa Consular Office serves a specifically defined area rather than all of Canada.
Its official jurisdiction covers:
- Ottawa in Ontario
- Kingston in Ontario
- Gatineau in Quebec
Other parts of Canada are served by Greece’s Consulates General in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves Ontario except Ottawa and Kingston, as well as Manitoba.
Montreal
The Consulate General in Montreal serves Quebec except Gatineau, together with Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Vancouver
The Consulate General in Vancouver serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Ottawa has a small consular district: Living in Ontario or Quebec does not automatically make the Embassy in Ottawa your competent consular authority. Check your city or province before arranging a visit.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm the competent Greek consular authority and review the requirements for your service before travelling to Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
The Ottawa Consular Office serves Ottawa, Kingston and Gatineau. Residents elsewhere in Canada generally use the Consulate General responsible for their region.
Arrange the required appointment
Check the official instructions for your particular service and arrange an appointment where personal attendance is required.
Prepare your documents
Bring the required identification, photographs, forms, civil-status documents and supporting records. Greek passport photo requirements differ from Canadian passport photo requirements.
Payment: The Greek authorities in Canada accept applicable fees in Canadian dollars. The Consular Office of the Embassy in Ottawa also accepts debit-card payments. Check the current fee and payment instructions for your service before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Greek Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Greek Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Greece and its Consular Office are located at 80 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0K6, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Greek Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 238 6271.
Can I apply for a Greek passport in Ottawa?
Yes, if you live within the jurisdiction of the Ottawa Consular Office. Passport applications are submitted in person and include the collection of required biometric information.
Which areas does the Greek Consular Office in Ottawa serve?
The Ottawa Consular Office serves Ottawa and Kingston in Ontario and Gatineau in Quebec.
Does the Greek Embassy in Ottawa serve all of Ontario?
No. The Ottawa office serves Ottawa and Kingston. Other parts of Ontario are served by the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto.
Does the Greek Embassy in Ottawa serve all of Quebec?
No. The Ottawa office serves Gatineau. Other parts of Quebec are served by the Consulate General of Greece in Montreal.
Can I apply for a Greek visa in Ottawa?
Visa applications are handled by the competent Greek consular authority for the applicant’s place of residence. Applicants within the Ottawa Consular Office’s jurisdiction should follow its current visa and appointment instructions.
Official information
Sources
Official Greek government sources used to verify the embassy, consular services, passport procedures and territorial jurisdiction on this page.